Briefs: Edison receives commendation

The Edison High football team received a commendation on March 4 from the Huntington Beach City Council. The city council honored the Chargers who won the CIF Southern Section Southwest Division championship in late-November, the Sunset League title, finished with a final Division 2 state ranking of No. 2, and had 10 players make the All-CIF Southwest Division Team.

"It was a nice honor for the kids and their parents," Edison Coach Dave White said. "It was neat to be recognized by the city for winning a CIF championship."

Edison will host its annual Battle at the Beach passing league tournament on July 13.

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Triathlon set for April 6

The inaugural Huntington Beach Triathlon will take place April 6. The event, also known as, "Surf City Sprint," is a sprint distance triathlon that is comprised of a one-half mile swim, 10-mile bike course, and 2.5-mile beach run. The triathlon will start at 8 a.m. near lifeguard tower No. 8 at Huntington State Beach. The bike course will take place along the Santa Ana River Bike Trial. Participants will finish the course by completing a 2.5-mile beach run.

Chris "Macca" McCormack, a two-time Ironman World Champion and five-time International Triathlete of the Year, is schedule to compete at the event.